Larapinta Trail Run General Info

Daylight

Daylight hours for July at Alice Springs are roughly 7:15 A.M. to 6:15 P.M.

Weather Conditions for the Larapinta Trail

Temperature

The average daily maximum temperature in June and July is around 20°C and the average daily minimum temperature is around 5°C, however maximum can be as high as 30° and at night it can be as cold as -8°C.

Take thermals and a good warm sleeping bag for night time and light but long shirts and trousers to keep the sun off during the day.

Temperature

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Annual

Mean max temperature (°C)

36.4

35.1

32.6

28.2

23.0

19.8

19.7

22.6

27.2

30.9

33.6

35.4

28.7

Mean min temperature (°C)

21.5

20.7

17.5

12.6

8.2

5.0

4.0

6.0

10.3

14.8

17.9

20.2

13.2

Rainfall

Rainfall is very low and spasmodic. Most months there is very little and lack of water can be a major problem. Rainy days are the exception. For most of the year perfect clear days are normal. Bring a broad brimmed shady hat and sunscreen as clouds are not common.